4th Gen F Body Rear End Double Adjustables
#1
4th Gen F Body Rear End Double Adjustables
Guys,
Are there any resources on here or somewhere on the interwebs I have not yet found that assist you in setting up a rear end on a 4th gen f-body with all double adjustable stuff? LCA, PHB, Torque Arm, Coil Overs.... all UMI double adjustable stuff.
I have my plumb bob and tape measure ready, I just need to do some reading and I have not yet found a good source of information yet. Knowing what an acceptable amount of alignment would be nice too. I feel like I am going to go crazy trying to adjust out a 1/16". Being OCD doesn't help either. lol
Are there any resources on here or somewhere on the interwebs I have not yet found that assist you in setting up a rear end on a 4th gen f-body with all double adjustable stuff? LCA, PHB, Torque Arm, Coil Overs.... all UMI double adjustable stuff.
I have my plumb bob and tape measure ready, I just need to do some reading and I have not yet found a good source of information yet. Knowing what an acceptable amount of alignment would be nice too. I feel like I am going to go crazy trying to adjust out a 1/16". Being OCD doesn't help either. lol
#2
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Guys,
Are there any resources on here or somewhere on the interwebs I have not yet found that assist you in setting up a rear end on a 4th gen f-body with all double adjustable stuff? LCA, PHB, Torque Arm, Coil Overs.... all UMI double adjustable stuff.
I have my plumb bob and tape measure ready, I just need to do some reading and I have not yet found a good source of information yet. Knowing what an acceptable amount of alignment would be nice too. I feel like I am going to go crazy trying to adjust out a 1/16". Being OCD doesn't help either. lol
Are there any resources on here or somewhere on the interwebs I have not yet found that assist you in setting up a rear end on a 4th gen f-body with all double adjustable stuff? LCA, PHB, Torque Arm, Coil Overs.... all UMI double adjustable stuff.
I have my plumb bob and tape measure ready, I just need to do some reading and I have not yet found a good source of information yet. Knowing what an acceptable amount of alignment would be nice too. I feel like I am going to go crazy trying to adjust out a 1/16". Being OCD doesn't help either. lol
Not exxagerating. I spent a entire summer adjusting things for no change.
Car runs 7's now with a half *** eye balled rear end setup. Works better then when I tried hard.
#3
After speaking with a few people, I think the best starting point will be (besides setting ride height with coilovers) adjusting the torque arm to get stock wheel base of 101.1". Then set pinion angle. I should have done this first, because I think my LCA's are fighting my torque arm right now getting bound up.
Last edited by bunkerbuster; 03-01-2018 at 09:41 AM. Reason: Stupid phone
#4
If you're starting from scratch first thing you do is setup your wheelbase which is 101.1" if I remember right. Have your lcas and torque arm in and adjust each side to proper wheelbase by adjusting your lcas.
Next comes the panhard hard adjustment to make sure the rear end is centered. But still check wheelbase after your panhard bar adjustment.
Next set set your ride height how you want it.... but you still need to keep your wheelbase checked if you're going low.
Then lastly set your pinion angle angle and your lca angle.
Be patient. Take your time. Check and recheck the measurements.
I pulled out my stock rear tear end last year and replaced it with an S60 along with bmr double adjustable everything with Viking coilovers. I spent a lot of time making sure my measurements were right and rechecked it. I was 1/32" off the wheelbase according to my measurements. I also did the front end as well. When I took it to an alignment shop the mechanic showed me I hit the wheelbase base and centering of the rear end perfectly. He only had to adjust the caster and camber up front.
Next comes the panhard hard adjustment to make sure the rear end is centered. But still check wheelbase after your panhard bar adjustment.
Next set set your ride height how you want it.... but you still need to keep your wheelbase checked if you're going low.
Then lastly set your pinion angle angle and your lca angle.
Be patient. Take your time. Check and recheck the measurements.
I pulled out my stock rear tear end last year and replaced it with an S60 along with bmr double adjustable everything with Viking coilovers. I spent a lot of time making sure my measurements were right and rechecked it. I was 1/32" off the wheelbase according to my measurements. I also did the front end as well. When I took it to an alignment shop the mechanic showed me I hit the wheelbase base and centering of the rear end perfectly. He only had to adjust the caster and camber up front.
#5
After speaking with a few people, I think the best starting point will be (besides setting ride height with coilovers) adjusting the torque arm to get stock wheel base of 101.1". Then set pinion angle. I should have done this first, because I think my LCA's are fighting my torque arm right now getting bound up.
#7
Thanks for the recommendations, everyone. I'll try out the order of operations above. Something else that is an issue is when I set my car down from being lifted, the suspension will not fully relax until I roll the car out of my garage. Since my car isn't tuned and had a fresh motor rebuild, I'm gonna put wax paper and trans fluid between the tires and my shop floor to ensure the tires can spread apart and fully relax the suspension. (The tires are 285 all the way around, so it doesn't slide laterally very well)
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#8
My rear was .02° out to the right on the alignment rack even though I put my adjustable lower control arms in evenly. It took one flat of a turn to make it perfect. If you want it perfect, get it close and find a very competent person that knows how to do an alignment not just bring the car "within spec".
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My rear was .02° out to the right on the alignment rack even though I put my adjustable lower control arms in evenly. It took one flat of a turn to make it perfect. If you want it perfect, get it close and find a very competent person that knows how to do an alignment not just bring the car "within spec".